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โ๏ธDid you know that the Watauga County Farmers’ Market has been farmer and maker owned and led for the past 50 years and counting?!
๐ฉ๐พ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฉ๐ณWe are an independent, 100% producer-only market, and we take pride in the fact that everything you’ll see for sale on our market tables is grown, raised, or handcrafted by the owners of these small businesses themselves. It is these folks that you have the opportunity to meet face-to-face at each booth, and we think that is something to celebrate and a tradition worth preserving! ๐
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Our board of directors is made up of the very vendors that have a stake in every decision that is made, and they work tirelessly to create a carefully curated market experience where you’ll find only the highest quality, locally produced products that our region has to offer. Every craft item is juried in, and we conduct annual farm and studio inspections to verify location and methods of production. ๐ฏ
โ๏ธThe one and only Watauga County Farmers’ Market operates on Saturdays only April through November. While we support our neighboring markets and other local food promotion efforts, our organization is not affiliated with any other such entity. We would like to take this opportunity to highlight our unique origin story, the remarkable longevity of our producer-led operation, and the philosophy surrounding our 100% producer only requirement. ๐ค
๐We couldn’t do what we do without the continued support of community members like you, and for that we are eternally grateful!๐
๐ฅ๐ฅ Thank you to everyone who came out to root for each other at our Main Season Grand Opening! We had the best time reconnecting, swapping stories, sampling Margie’s cooking, and grooving to the Burnett Sisters Band jams with all of you! ๐ป
๐Your presence makes a big difference in our community. Together, we’re cultivating connections and nurturing a healthier, more sustainable future. Let’s keep growing together! ๐ฑ๐ง
๐Max and Kaden, two of our fabulous Market Team members are pictured here modeling our snazzy new t-shirt design! They’d like to remind everyone at home to eat your vegetables and be kind to one another this week!๐
๐ฅ๏ธThere’s a break in the rain just in time for our Main Season Grand Opening, and you won’t want to miss it! ๐ฅณ Come on out and shop with our incredible full lineup of over 60 food and craft vendors! There are so many exciting surprises that await you today at the Farmers’ Market!๐
At the Market 5/4:
๐๏ธFREE Raffle and special giveaways at the Market Info booth
๐ชThe Burnett Sisters Band (@theburnettsistersband) in the Music Tent
๐ฉ๐ณCooking demonstration featuring market sourced ingredients. Come by to try a sample and pick up a recipe card!
๐๏ธThe Children’s Playhouse (@goplayhouse) hosting crafts and activities for kids and families in the Kid’s Corner
๐ฅ60+ local food, farm, and artisan craft vendors offering a wide selection of locally-grown and handmade products
๐ฅFood trucks & prepared food vendors serving breakfast and lunch, and many vendors offering ready-to-eat goodies
๐Casting Bread (@castingbread) is collecting donations at the Donation Station
๐ฐSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accepted by food vendors and can be doubled at the Market Info booth!
๐We’re OPEN until noon at 591 Horn in the West Drive in Boone.๐
๐ฃLet’s root for each other tomorrow morning and every Saturday through November!!๐
๐๏ธTo celebrate the Main Season Grand Opening, we’ll be raffling off some of our rad new merch! (Chickens not included)๐
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Be sure to stop by the Market Info Booth to pick up some fun giveaways and enter our FREE raffle anytime between 8AM and noon. All you have to do to enter is sign up for our e-newsletter or share a customer testimonial. Winners announced at noon!
๐ฅณWe can’t wait to welcome back our full lineup of vendors and enjoy our first live music performance and cooking demonstration of the season!
It’s all happening tomorrow, May 4th! ๐ถ๐ฉ๐ณ
See you there rain โ๏ธ or shine!๐
Now that we have your attention๐คค… Have you signed up for our newsletter yet? If not, you should head on over to our website (link in bio) and scroll down to the bottom of the homepage to subscribe. ๐ง
๐ขThat way, you’ll receive all the juicy news and learn about upcoming events and activities at the Market as well as vendor specials and new product releases, like this Cheddar Jalapeño Pull-apart Bread NEW from The Hive Bakery (@thehivebakeryboone)!๐ง๐ณ
๐๐ถMain Season means more fun! And it starts with our Grand Opening this Saturday, May 4th!๐
๐Join us for the kickoff of what is shaping up to be our best season yet! Come out and enjoy live music by the Burnett Sisters Band (@theburnettsistersband), a sizzling Cooking Demo with Margie Mansure, and endless excitement at the Kid’s Corner hosted by The Children’s Playhouse (@goplayhouse). ๐๏ธ๐ง๐ณ๐ป
๐With all 60+ food and craft vendors returning, the market will be buzzing with seasonal delights for everyone. Don’t forget to swing by the market info booth for your chance to enter our free Grand Opening Raffle and enjoy some special giveaways. Let’s get the Main Season started in style THIS Saturday! ๐ณ๐
๐๐ Shout out to Lily for being our first Farmers’ Market Fashion spotlight! ๐ This season, we’ll be spotlighting individuals every week who show up in their market best. So put on your favorite market fit to come shop ๐๏ธ and you may just end up featured as a Market Fashionista! โจ๐
๐ฑ๐จ While Mondays can sometimes feel like a mountain to climb, we’ve got just the inspiration to get your week started on the right foot! Artist and vendor Mar of Boone Barndog (@boonebarndog) brings you the perfect pick-me-up with her uplifting coloring book poster, “You Got This.” ๐โจ
๐คฉWe hope that all of our friends and followers out there are feeling inspired and enjoying their locally grown goodies after visiting us this weekend. And remember, you got this! Have a fabulous week, and we can’t wait to see you again next Saturday for our much anticipated Main Season Grand Opening! ๐๐ฅณ๐
๐ฅ๐ A huge shoutout to all the wonderful folks who joined us at the farmers’ market yesterday! Your presence makes this community thrive.๐
๐คWe loved seeing familiar faces and meeting new friends. What goodies did you find at Market this week? Share your favorite finds in the comments below!๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ชด
๐ฑ Step into the vibrant world of spring at the farmers’ market this fine morning! ๐ธ
๐As you stroll through the stalls, you’ll be greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors and aromas. From wild harvested ramps and tender spring lettuces to vibrant florals and fresh baked breads, our market is a celebration of the season’s finest. ๐๐ฅ
๐ชดSwipe to see some of the many incredible offerings we have to share today. We hope you’ll join us in embracing the freshness and flavors of springtime bounty, straight from our local farms to your table!๐ฅ
OPEN until noon at 591 Horn in the West Dr. in Boone!
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๐ทHey everyone! Just a friendly reminder that our beloved farmers’ market is back tomorrow!๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฑ Swing by between 8AM and noon for farm-fresh goodies, artisanal crafts, garden starts galore, and the chance to connect with local producers. Let’s support our community and celebrate the goodness of locally sourced treasures! See you bright and early! ๐ฅฌ๐ง
๐ Mark your calendars! May 4th: Main Season Opening Day at the Watauga County Farmers’ Market! ๐ผ
๐คฉGet ready for an unforgettable kickoff to our market’s Main Season as all 60+ vendors come together for a day filled with fresh finds, good vibes, and fun for the whole family. Groove to the tunes of the Burnett Sisters Band (@theburnettsistersband), learn some culinary magic and sample seasonal fare with Margie Mansure’s cooking demo, and let your little ones explore the fun-filled activities in the Kid’s Corner hosted by the Children’s Playhouse (@goplayhouse). It’s a day of community, music, and farm-fresh delights you won’t want to miss! ๐ถ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ณ
What will you plant in your garden, window box, or patio containers this season? ๐ฑโจ Explore a bounty of possibilities available now at the farmers’ market and bring home the magic of fresh herbs, vibrant flowers, and lush greens. Let your imagination take root and watch your garden flourish! ๐ฟ๐ธ
๐ชดPlants from Fishel’s Organics (@fishel_farm) pictured.
๐Big thanks to our friends at Two Rivers Community School (@tworiverscommunityschool) for hosting this adorable and engaging build your own produce basket activity in the Kid’s Corner on Saturday! ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅฆ
โ๏ธDid you know that children’s activities are offered in the Kid’s Corner at the Market every Saturday during our main season?! And Two Rivers Community School will return every third Saturday through October! Make sure to sign up for our e-newsletter to receive weekly updates about all of the fun activities we have planned! ๐๏ธ๐
๐ฑ๐ฅThanks a bunch!!๐๐
๐We appreciate everyone who came out to support us at the farmers’ market yesterday! We had a bunch of fun meeting you all and sharing our farm-fresh goodies! ๐ฅ
๐ฉ๐พ๐จ๐จ๐จ๐ณWe couldn’t ask for a better bunch of folks to get to share our Saturday mornings with! Your enthusiasm truly means the world to our hardworking farmers and makers.๐ฑ
Produce from Creeksong Farm (@thecreeksongfarm) pictured.
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๏ธGood morning Boone! We are out here enjoying a marvelous market day, and we hope you’ll come join us! As we get further into April, our tables are getting fuller and fuller - swipe to see a few of the fabulous products available now!๐
๐๏ธTwo Rivers Community School (@tworiverscommunityschool) is here in the Kid’s Corner offering crafts and activities for the whole family!
๐We’ll be open until noon, but don’t delay! Market Day comes just once a week, and you won’t want to miss this one!๐ค
๐ฑ๐ธ Tomorrow is THE day! Embrace the full bloom of April at the Watauga County Farmers’ Market! ๐ฅ๐ผ
April’s market is in full swing, offering a bounty of fresh delights to kick off the season just right. From tender greens to vibrant tulips and irresistible treats, there’s something for everyone. Join us in the morning and revel in the vibrant energy of spring! ๐๐
๐591 Horn in the West Drive in Boone
๐ Open from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM
๐ฉ๐พ 40+ incredible, local vendors!
โจNew Vendor Alert!โจ
๐ฉ๐จ๐จMeet Jess, the visionary behind Jess Dixon Designs (@jessdixondesigns). A Boone-based artist specializing in illustrations and screen-printed artwork, Jess provides high quality shirts that are 100% cotton, printed with eco-friendly water-based ink.
๐๏ธEverything in her booth is hand-made, from the illustrations, to the screen-printed shirts, posters and tote bags.
“I am a local artist who has been fortunate to be able to call Boone home for the past 10 years. I have always been inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains and details found in nature. My designs are a reflection of what I enjoy most about living here and showcasing the beauty in this area. I look forward to the Farmers Market every year and I could not be more excited to have the opportunity to be a new vendor selling my own artwork.“ -Jess
๐ณโฐ๏ธJoin us at the Market this Saturday and immerse yourself in the wonder of the Jess Dixon Designs booth!
Let Jess’s artistry transport you to the tranquil beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one eco-friendly creation at a time.๐ป๐
๐๐Double Up Food Bucks is a healthy food incentive program that doubles the value of federal nutrition benefits spent at the farmers’ market, helping our neighbors bring home more local food while supporting our local farmers and economy.
How it works:
1. Bring your SNAP/EBT card to the Market Info booth
2. Swipe your card for any amount, and receive DOUBLE that amount (up to $75) in $1 wooden tokens
3. Spend your tokens with farmers and food vendors throughout the market to buy โdelicious local food!
๐Double Up Food Bucks at our market is made possible by our partners at Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (@brwia) thanks to contributions from community members and partnerships with Town of Boone, Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge, St. Mary’s of the Hills Episcopal Church in Blowing Rock, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Boone, Boone Service League, High Country United Church of Christ, Mountainwise, and Grow Watauga. To learn more or to make a donation, visit brwia.org/doubleup.
โญ๏ธWelcome Y’all โญ๏ธto the 51st Season of the Watauga County Farmers’ Market!
๐จ๐จ๐ฉ๐พ๐จ๐ณSince 1974, our market has served as Boone’s Town Square, nurturing connections, cultivating creativity, and nourishing this community for five decades. As we celebrate this monumental milestone, marking 50 years of dedicated service to our beloved community, we invite you to join us in commemorating our rich history and embracing the boundless possibilities that lie ahead.
We extend a warm welcome to all, old friends and new, to be a part of this extraordinary journey. Your presence makes our market thrive, and we can’t wait to share this special season with you! ๐๐ฝ๐
Thank you to Card my Yard (@cardmyyard_boone) for the festive welcome signage! ๐